Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Rahul Gandhi on Police Action During Protest
Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders protested outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence on 22 July.
They were forcibly removed by the police.
Rahul Gandhi said he is honored to stand with the people and is willing to take more punches for the cause.
He demanded the resignation of the Education Minister and action against the policemen who assaulted protesters.
The government sent officials to persuade the leaders to leave the protest site.
Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders protested outside PM Narendra Modi's residence on 22 July.
They were forcibly removed by the police and detained.
Rahul Gandhi views the police action as an honor and is willing to endure more for the cause.
He demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and action against policemen who assaulted protesters.
The government sent Minister of State Jitendra Singh and Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan to persuade the leaders to vacate the site.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Akhilesh Yadav, and other opposition leaders
- What
- Protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence demanding his resignation
- When
- 22 July
- Where
- Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi
- Why
- To protest against police action on students and demand justice for them
Rahul Gandhi's Perspective
Government's Perspective
Police Action During Protest
Rahul Gandhi's Perspective
Rahul Gandhi views the police action as an honor and is willing to endure more for the cause.
Government's Perspective
The government likely sees the police action as necessary to maintain order and security.
Resignation of Education Minister
Rahul Gandhi's Perspective
Rahul Gandhi demands the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and action against policemen who assaulted protesters.
Government's Perspective
The government likely views the demands as politically motivated and unnecessary.
- Date of Protest
- 22 July
- Location of Protest
- Lok Kalyan Marg, outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence
- Key Figures Involved
- Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Akhilesh Yadav
- Government Response
- Sent Minister of State Jitendra Singh and Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan to persuade leaders to vacate the site
- Demands by Rahul Gandhi
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, action against policemen, apology by PM Modi